CommentaryThe Maharani’s bedroom was originally decorated with carpets by the Brazilian born, Paris based designer, Ivan da Silva Bruhns (1881 - 1980). The designs responded to Muthesius’ carefully prepared colour charts and included large areas of colour laid out in geometric, architectural compositions.

The Maharani’s bedroom was originally decorated with carpets by the Brazilian born, Paris based designer, Ivan da Silva Bruhns (1881 - 1980). The designs responded to Muthesius’ carefully prepared colour charts and included large areas of colour laid out in geometric, architectural compositions.